City Design Tour

City Design Tour
Mexico City
fascinating mix of the ancient, colonial
and modern, this bustling metropolis is in
the midst of a cultural renaissance. Check
out our picks for eat, stay and play, plus 10 mustsee annual events.
Downtown Mexico and Downtown Beds
Colonial meets industrial at Downtown Mexico, a swank hotel located in Centro Histórico, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The hotel offers world-class amenities and a rooftop bar. For travelers who want a high-end feel at a lower price,
the chic yet budget-friendly hostel, Downtown Beds, is right next door. www.downtownmexico.com
Cielito Querido Café
Cielito Querido cafés are popping up around the city. Their bright, quirky décor reflects the vibrant tapestry of Mexican
culture while their menu offers a locally-inspired selection of food and drinks. Travelers are singing the praises of this
relatively young, but increasingly popular, brand of coffee shops. www.cielitoquerido.com.mx
Polyforum Siqueiros
A cultural center that’s home to a Greek-style circular theater, Polyforum Siqueriros was designed and decorated by David
Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s. Visitors flock to see his mural, “La Marcha de la Humanidad,” touted as the largest mural in
the world and featured on seven panels of the complex. www.polyforumsiqueiros.com.mx
Museo Soumaya
Showcasing works from Mexico, South America and Europe, Museo Soumaya’s Plaza Loreto and Plaza Carso house
a combined 66,000 pieces of art. Designed by Fernando Romero in consultation with Ove Arup and Frank Gehry, the
newer Plaza Carso was funded by billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and is filled with pieces from his personal collection.
www.soumaya.com.mx
Tori Tori
Ranked one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia and the number one restaurant in Singapore, Chef André Chiang’s
style is an interpretation of Southern French Nouvelle. The décor is comfortable and contemporary, so you feel like
you’re lounging at someone’s home–a very fabulous, sophisticated home. There are only 30 seats, so make your
reservations early. www.toritori.com.mx
MN Roy
You wouldn’t look twice at the façade of this club in the Roma District. Once you make it past the front door of this
elite venue, you’re transported into a modern, otherworldly space that blends wood, leather, copper and basalt tile in
its aesthetic. www.mnroyclub.com
Festivals and Events
1. January 6: Día de los Santos Reyes (Three Kings Day)
2. Late February/Early March: Carnaval (Carnival)
3. End of March through early April: Festival de Mexico en el Centro
Historico (Mexico City Festival)
4. End of March through early April / September: Fashion Week Mexico
5. May 18: International Museum Day
6. June 1: Día de la Marina (Navy Day)
7. September 15-16: Día de la Independencia (Indpendence Day)
8. October 18: Noche de Los Alebrijes (Monumental Alebrijes Parade)
9. November 1-2: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
10.November 20: Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day)
Mexico City
ErgoLab
Humanscale’s ErgoLab
Juan Salvador Agraz #61-401
Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa 05348, Mexico
Phone: +52 55-9155- 5222
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